Tapering off pred...flaring again???

[kateel]

Hi guys. I know I've been posting A LOT lately on my pred taper saga...well, it continues...

Just today, I started having more frequent BM's (not diarrhea, but I'm on SIX iron tabs/day, so I'm not sure I would have diarrhea regardless) but I'm starting to pass some mucus. Does this sound like I'm still flaring/flaring again?

My GI doc said to call if I get mucus or diarrhea, so I did, but I'm not getting a return call from them. In the meantime, I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and what the outcome was.

Again, thank you EVERYONE! You all have been such a help throughout all of this!

 

[Crohn'sFor Life]

In my case, mucous signals the start of a flare. You may be corticosteroid dependent.

 

[Ithinkimafigher]

i wish i could give you an answer but honestly you need to give us a little more detail in your lifestyle.
all medicine and dosage you are currently taking
all of your common foods and drinks you consume for atleast the last week
smoke/alcohol/stress levels
pain before and after meals

i can try and help a little more with these details. pred tapering will always bring you down the ladder from your pinnacle. i believe how you adjust your lifestyle is just as important if not more than the medicines you take. =)